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Louai also volunteers to help other Syrian refugees at Lozells Methodist Church and helps them to fill in forms and understand societal differences between Syria and the UK.

Reverend David Butterworth said: “Lozells Methodist Church offered to host Syrian Muslim children and families, helping them to become involved in the wider community and to offer something back to kind-hearted Brummies.

"I met Louai within days of him arriving in Birmingham and it’s been a joy to get to know him. His generous nature has been a huge help in many ways in the city."

Cllr Tristan Chatfield, cabinet member for social inclusion, community safety and equalities at Birmingham City Council said: "It's great to hear Louai's story, how he and his family have made Birmingham their home.

Louai Almasri (Image: BIRMINGHAM MAIL)

"It's truly fantastic.

"Since Birmingham committed to welcome 550 Syrian refugees, a total of 346 men, women and children have arrived in the city to make a fresh start after fleeing from their war-torn native home."

In light of the recent 'racist bullying' towards a 15-year-old Syrian refugee in Huddersfield, I asked Louai whether he had experienced anything similar since coming to the UK.